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Denarius - Trajan S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI ALIM ITAL; Abundantia
| Silver | 3.2 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 112-114 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253144 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Abundantia, draped, standing front, head left, holding corn-ears over child standing at left side in right hand and cornucopiae in left; child standing front, head right and holds roll in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI ALIM ITAL
Unabridged legend: Senatus Populusque Romanus Optimo Principi. Alimenta Italiae.
Translation: The senate and the Roman people to the best of princes. Nourishment of Italy.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.55–3.89 g;Diameter varies: 17.5–20.5 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Trajan coin features an image of the Roman goddess Abundantia on its reverse side, which symbolizes prosperity and abundance. This design was chosen to promote the idea of a prosperous and thriving Roman Empire under the rule of Emperor Trajan.
